Examining the concept of social sustainability through mosques

Mosques, which are places of worship in Islam, are one of the important elements that shape the social structure of society. Many studies have been conducted on mosques in different disciplines in semantic, spatial, historical, and sociological contexts. Still, today, from the perspective of sustainable development, mosques' role in social sustainability and how they can be evaluated in this context have not been adequately addressed. This study aims to create a social sustainability measurement framework that includes three main components such as compliance with the needs of society, protection of cultural heritage, and social interaction by examining studies on ensuring and measuring social sustainability. Additionally, as part of this study, a survey is being conducted to understand how mosques can be evaluated in terms of social sustainability. This survey aims to reach a wide range of participants, including mosque users and surrounding residents. The data obtained is analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of this data will provide an important resource for understanding the current status of mosques in terms of social sustainability and potential areas for improvement.